Darren Boyd Schulte has been named interim CEO of the National Association of Truck Stop Operators (NATSO) as the group’s board of directors finds a permanent CEO.
Overseeing all business operations for the association, Schulte follows Lisa Mullings, who served as CEO for 20 years before announcing plans to step down and pursue other opportunities, the group said.
“I am honored to be named interim CEO of NATSO and look forward to supporting NATSO, the members, and staff as we continue to advance the interests of the truck stop and travel center industry,” said Schulte. “NATSO leadership and the NATSO team are committed to continued success for the industry.”
Schulte joined NATSO in 2012 as vice president of membership. NATSO said Schulte has developed and enhanced products and services in the areas of education, research and training for truck stop and travel center operators. He also was responsible for member recruitment and retention as well as soliciting truck stop and travel center participation in NATSO events and programs, the group said.
With almost four decades of experience in the truck stop and travel center industry, including joining Love’s Travel Stops, NATSO is “fortunate to have an exceptionally strong team with leaders who have a clear vision for the continued success of the organization and its members,” said NATSO Chairman of the Board Joe Zietlow. “With Darren as interim CEO, the board of directors is confident that NATSO’s longstanding commitment to serving its member companies will continue.”
Prior to joining NATSO, Schulte was the vice president for retail merchandising for TSC Global and chief merchandising officer and vice president of sales for Barjan LLC. He also has worked for Petro Stopping Centers and Amerada Hess Oil Co. in numerous leadership and management roles.
Founded in 1960, Alexandria, Virginia-based NATSO represents the truck stop and travel center industry on legislative and regulatory matters.
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